Sanford v. Anadarko Petroleum Corp.

OPINION

GARRETT, Judge:

1 Appellant, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, appeals the judgment which was entered after the court sustained the motion for summary judgment of Appellees, RL. and Mary Jane Sanford, in their action against Anadarko under the Oklahoma Surface Damages Act (the Act), 52 0.8.1991 §§ 818.1, et seq. Sanfords were awarded treble damages against Anadarko pursuant to 52 0.8.1991 § 818.9 1 , for commencing a well on their property without their agreement, and without previously asking the court to appoint appraisers.

12 Anadarko claims it filed its petition within eight business…